February 22, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
(none)
Federal Grants:
Economic Development Assistance Programs Availability of
Funds under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Treasury, Economic Development
Administration
Funding Amount: EDA will give preference to proposals or applications
(as appropriate) that include cash contributions (over in-kind
contributions) as the matching share. Funds in the amount of
$249,100,000 have been appropriated for FY 2008.
EDA is allocating $146,430,000 for the Public Works and Economic
Development, $27,000,000 to the Planning Program; $1,197,372
for Local Technical Assistance $42,300,000 to the Economic
Adjustment Assistance Program.
Eligibility: The Economic Adjustment Assistance Program is
available to all
eligible recipients under PWEDA, including institutions of
higher education, non-profit organizations and consortia and
State and local governments. Pursuant to PWEDA, eligible applicants
for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance include
a(n): (i) District Organization; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium
of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, a city or other political subdivision
of a State, including a special purpose unit
of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure
development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions;
(iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions
of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization
or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political
subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122)
and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. Projects eligible for Public Works
or Economic Adjustment investment assistance include those
projects located in regions meeting “Special Need” criteria
(as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3), as set forth in section
VIII.B. of this announcement. For-profit, private-sector entities
do not qualify for investment assistance under PWEDA. Nonetheless,
under its Local Technical Assistance Program or National Technical
Assistance Program, EDA may make an award to a for-profit organization
to carry out specific research or
for other purposes set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 306.1. See
also 42 U.S.C. § 3147.
Description: EDA advances economic growth by assisting communities
and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low
per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation,
promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital
investment. Under this program, EDA funds a national network
of eleven (11) non-profit organizations known as Trade Adjustment
Assistance Centers, with each being assigned a different geographic
service region, which in turn provide technical assistance
to firms that have been adversely affected by increased import
competition. Under this announcement, EDA solicits proposals
or applications (as appropriate) for the following programs
under PWEDA: (i) Public Works; (ii) Planning; (iii) Local Technical
Assistance; and (iv) Economic Adjustment Assistance. EDA will
provide Public Works investments to support the construction
or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities
necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs
and investments, attract private sector capital, and promote
regional competitiveness, including investments that expand
and upgrade infrastructure to attract new industry, support
technology led development, accelerate new business development,
and enhance the ability of regions to capitalize on opportunities
presented by free trade. The Economic Adjustment Assistance
Program provides a wide range of technical,
planning and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing
adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time.
This program is designed to respond flexibly to pressing economic
recovery issues and is well suited to help address challenges
faced by U.S. communities and regions. The Planning Program
helps support planning organizations, including District Organizations
and Indian Tribes, in the development, implementation, revision
or replacement of comprehensive economic development strategies
(CEDS), and for related short-term planning investments and
State plans designed to create and retain higher-skill, higher-wage
jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in
the nation’s most economically distressed regions. The
Local Technical Assistance Program helps fill the knowledge
and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public
and nonprofit sectors in economically-distressed regions from
making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.
Application Information: FON: EDA021908; CFDA Number:11.300
-- Grants for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities
; CFDA Number: 11.302 -- Economic Development-Support for Planning
Organizations; CFDA Number: 11.303 -- Economic Development-Technical
Assistance; CFDA Number: 11.307 - Economic Adjustment Assistance;
CFDA Number: 11.313 -- Trade Adjustment Assistance. Proposals
or applications (as appropriate) must be submitted to the applicable
EDA regional office. Link to complete announcement: http://www.eda.gov/ImageCache/EDAPublic/documents/pdfdocs2008/
fy08edapffofinal_2epdf/v1/fy08edapffofinal.pdf .
Proponents are advised to carefully read the instructions contained
in this FFO and in the pre-application and application
forms. The requirements of the pre-application are different
than the requirements of the application. It is the sole responsibility
of the proponent to ensure that the pre-application or application
(as appropriate) is complete and received by EDA.
Deadline: Proposals under this competitive solicitation are
accepted on a continuing basis and applications are invited
and processed as received.
Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Awards: 2; Estimated Total Program Funding:
$337,700, Cost Sharing: Estimated Range of Awards: $145,000–$195,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards:$168,850. Yes
Eligibility: State designated agencies (interpreted to mean
designated State agencies as defined in section 7(8) of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended); nonprofit agencies
working in collaboration with a State designated agency; and
local agencies working in collaboration with a State designated
agency. The applicant must be a novice applicant. Novice applicant
means any applicant for a grant from the Department that: Has
never received a grant or subgrant under the Migrant and Seasonal
Farmworkers program; Has never been a member of a group application,
submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129,
that received a grant under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
program; and Has not had an active discretionary grant from
the Federal Government in the five years before the deadline
date for applications under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
program.
Description: The purpose of the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
program is to provide grants for vocational rehabilitation
services to individuals with disabilities who are migrant and
seasonal farmworkers, as determined in accordance with rules
prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, and to the family members
who are residing with such individuals (whether or not such
family members are individuals with disabilities).
Application Information: CFDA 84.128G; ED-GRANTS-022008-001.
Applications for grants under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
Program, must be submitted electronically http://www.Grants.gov.
Link to announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-3143.pdf . Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 21, 2008. Address
to Request Application Package: Education Publications Center
(ED Pubs), P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794–1398. Telephone,
toll free: 1–877–433–7827. FAX: (301) 470–1244.
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD),
call, toll free: 1–877–576–7734.
Deadline: May 20, 2008
Informal Science Education (ISE)
Funding Source: National Science Foundation
Funding Amount: Awards: 50; Estimated Total Program Funding:
$25,000,000; Award Ceiling: $5,000,000. Cost Sharing: No.
It is anticipated that approximately 35 Project grants, 5
Planning
grants, 5 Supplements, and 5 Conference/Symposia/Workshop
awards will be made across both program deadlines.
Eligibility: unrestricted
Description: The ISE program invests in projects that develop
and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase
interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all
ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance knowledge
and practice of informal science education. Projects may
target
either public audiences or professionals whose work directly
affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected
to demonstrate strategic impact, innovation, and collaboration.
Application Information: FON: 08-547; CFDA: 47.076; Link
to webpage for complete information: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08547
Deadline: Full proposal: June 19, 2008; Letter of Intent
Due March 20, 2008
FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program
Funding Source: United States Department of Agriculture, Food
and Nutrition Service
Funding Amount: Up to $5 million dollars in grant funding
is available
Eligibility: The entities eligible to receive grants under
this competition are: • The 53 State agencies that administer
the FSP; • State or local governments; • Agencies
providing health or welfare services*; • Public health
or educational entities*; and• Private non-profit entities*
such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food
banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.
Description: FS Participation Program is to support efforts
by State agencies and their community-based and faith based
partners to develop and implement: simple food stamp applications
and eligibility determination systems; or measures to improve
access to FS benefits by eligible applicants.
Application Information: FON: USDA-FNS-FSPA-08; CFDA: 10.580;
Link to USDA website for more information: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/ Grant applications can also be obtained by calling the grant
officer, Lisa Johnson, at (703) 305-2848. View PDF version
of proposal: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/government/grants/2008-RFA.pdf
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Awards & Scholarships
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida Grants
Funding Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
Funding Amount: Approximately $2 million in grants will be
awarded, typically in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000
Eligibility: Florida-based nonprofits may apply
Description: Programs that assist uninsured and underserved
populations will receive grant making priority, as will community-based
health clinics and outreach programs.
Application Information: Visit website for details and application
form and technical assistance at http://www.bcbsfl.com/index.cfm?section=visitors&fuseaction=BlueFoundation.home
Deadline: March 14, 2008 for the summer cycle; September18,
2008 for the winter cycle.
Building Healthy Teen Relationships
Funding Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Funding Amount: Up to eight grants will be awarded for a period
of up to 48 months. Each grant award will be up to $250,000
per year, with a maximum award of $1 million for the full grant
period.
Eligibility: Applicant organizations must be either public
entities, such as a unit or department of government or school
board or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Private foundations
as defined under Section 509(a) are not eligible to apply.
Preference will be given to sites that demonstrate specific
examples of the following strengths within their proposed partnership:
Having experience leading successful collaborative ventures
among community-based organizations, government, business and
other decision-makers.
Demonstrated results that rely on creativity and leadership
to address a social issue.
Proven track record of engaging youth as leaders. Clear evidence
of youth involvement in developing proposal and plans for continued
involvement in leading the project.
Strong community presence of organizational structures that
offer support and resources for youth in need of dating and
sexual violence services.
Description: The Building Healthy Teen Relationships program
will support the creation and evaluation of comprehensive community-based
models of prevention that aim to decrease relationship violence
and increase positive, protective relationship skills
Application Information: Link to webpage announcement: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20202 . Link to PDF file proposal outline document: http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp_BHTR2008.pdf . Web conference calls: March 3 (2:30 p.m. ET) and March 12,
2008 (11:30 a.m. ET)— Please visit www.buildinghealthyteenrelationships.org to register for the applicant conference calls. March 17, 2008—Deadline
for online registration.
Deadline: April 16, 2008 (3 p.m. ET) Deadline for receipt of
brief proposals submitted online.
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